2019 SBD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2656.2239 STD

YEARLY LOW

2545.5563 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2598.8437 STD

2019 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 2656.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2545.5563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.6677 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2596.2976 to the December average rate of 2602.7718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2656.2239 was down 0.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 2673.7265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,281,120 STD

2018 Average 13,110,111 STD

Yearly Trough Low 12,727,781 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 553,338.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2644.1824

2558.3022

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SBD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2583.3652, compared to 2614.3221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.9570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2583.3652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2614.3221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 93.6070 STD (High: 2639.1633 / Low: 2545.5563). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.4353 STD (High: 2621.9002 / Low: 2596.4649).

January Spread (Volatile) ±93.6070

December Spread (Stable) ±25.4353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 20.4378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2637.0257) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2668.1892), the exchange rate shifted by -31.1636 (-1.17%).

2019 Avg (August) 2637.0257

2018 Avg (August) 2668.1892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2639.1633	2545.5563	2596.2976
February	2632.8500	2565.4112	2594.8626
March	2618.0908	2571.5531	2589.9467
April	2630.0244	2562.5712	2581.9853
May	2597.0247	2559.0130	2571.6401
June	2616.0439	2554.1407	2565.4588
July	2640.6246	2595.8853	2616.2666
August	2656.2239	2618.5252	2637.0257
September	2647.8313	2594.4512	2616.5879
October	2626.8438	2594.4512	2606.8571
November	2650.8449	2586.1718	2606.4238
December	2621.9002	2596.4649	2602.7718